Press Release Archive

Aleph Hospitality signs management agreement for two hotels in Zanzibar, marking its entrance to Tanzania

Sustainable tourism in Africa takes centre stage at AHIF 2019 with world-first Mantis Eco-Lodge Innovation Hub

AHIF delegates will run for charity with Haile Gebrselassie

Mixed-use is the key to funding hotel development in Africa

Addis Ababa leads Africa in hotel room rates

Bench Events and APO Group Form Long-Term Partnership

Ethiopia Backs AHIF

AHIF will generate $millions for Addis, $billions for Africa

We have the money; let’s do deals

Egypt heads the Africa hotel development top ten - With more than 15,000 rooms in the pipeline

Marriott leads Africa hotel chain development - Accor catching up fast as the market remains healthy

AHIF Books Addis

Hilton launches ‘Big Five’ for sustainable Travel and Tourism Across Africa

AccorHotels Announces First Pullman Hotel in Ghana

Africa to Withstand Global Headwinds

Hotel investment strategies in Sub-Saharan Africa evolve, as hotel trading gradually improves

Adrian Gardiner Named Patron of Wilderness Foundation Africa and Wilderness Foundation Global

Radisson Hotel Group accelerates its African Expansion Plan, signing 10 new hotels

Hilton on track to more than double its footprint in Africa as it opens Legend Hotel Lagos Airport, Curio Collection by Hilton

Radisson RED to debut in Abidjan, Ivory Coast

​Marriott International reveals robust expansion plans across Africa​

Aleph Hospitality Celebrates Third Birthday with Two New Signings

Kenya’s Tourism Cabinet Secretary calls for innovation and investment

Ethiopia hotel expansion unabated

AHIF recognises outstanding contributions to the hospitality industry in Africa

Theresa May Follows a British Company’s Example in Nairobi

Interview with Hasnain Noorani - Founder, Owner and Group CEO PrideInn Group

FIHA is Born – A Sister for AHIF

Nigeria still leads West Africa hotel expansion Cote d’Ivoire shows impressive growth

AHIF: CEOs Will Share Their Personal Secrets of Success

Cape Town defends hotel market share

Marriott leads Africa’s hotel growth - But experts express caution on predictions of future expansion

Kenya Plans Mega Promotion for First Week of October

AHIF’18 Will Feature Mombasa-Nairobi Double Act

AHIF’18 Will Highlight Kenya’s Pitch for Inward Investment

Chronic Shortfall in Supply of Hotels across Africa

Rwanda is proud to be hosting the Africa Hotel Investment Forum

New routes boost Africa arrivals 13.3% Fading security and health concerns aid recovery

Radisson Blu to add its third hotel to Ethiopia

Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group wins big at World Travel Awards Africa

The African Hotel Report 2017 Rwanda – 8.8% up in 8 years

STR: Africa’s hotel supply projected to grow 11%

The African Hotel Report 2017 - Nigerian Hotels are the most valuable on the African mainland

50% of all African countries saw hotel value rises at a greater rate

Lagos slumps as travel to Africa displays double-digit growth

PRESS RELEASE: World Travel Awards joins AHIF and AviaDev in Kigali

Hosting AHIF generates a seven-figure economic boost

Africa Hotel Investment forum kicks off in Kenya

Destination Africa: big growth in international arrivals

Africa’s top hotel and aviation conferences return to Rwanda

Bench Events appoint a Business Development Manager for Africa

Radisson Blu joins soap recycling program to promote local entrepreneurship

CityBlue Lauches c3- Africa’s First Digital Aggregator of Rooms

African Property Fund MaraDelta agrees to buy Mauritius Resort

Marriott International Rapidly Expands its Footprint across Africa

Carlson Rezidor on track to achieve more than 23,000 rooms in Africa

Hilton Expands Presence in Nigeria with Signing of Hilton Lagos Airport

Cautious optimism for investors in Sub-Saharan Africa hotel sector

Hilton to Open Hotel in Africa’s Tallest Development

Hilton Builds for the Future at AHIF with Its First Modular Hotel in Africa

Best Western Continues Impressive Expansion into East Africa

AccorHotels - Forthcoming opening in Angola & development achievement in East Africa

Colliers International launches African hotel report.

Urban by CityBlue Kigali, Rwanda to Host AHIF Cocktails at its RoofTop Sky Lounge Bar

RDB announces investment opportunities in the Kivu Belt, hotbed for luxury and leisure tourism

East Africa Rising

African Aviation Displays Healthy Growth

Rezidor’s CEO hails inaugural AviaDev conference that will discuss issues facing travel in Africa

NEWS RELEASE: AHIF to probe crucial issues for hotel investment in Africa -

Summer flight bookings to Africa - 6% ahead of last year

So how much does it cost to build a hotel in Africa?

Hotel development in Africa jumps 30% to 64,000 rooms

Togo’s Prime Minister Will Attend AHIF

AviaDev Africa - Ready For Take-off

Togo To Host Additional AHIF in 2016

Hotel development on the horizon for Cameroon

Revealed – The Top Ten Hotel Investment Opportunities in Africa

Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts to debut in East Africa with upscale Kenya property.

Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts steps up African expansion campaign with three new Sub-Saharan properties

Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts to open first Cote d’Ivoire property in 2018.

Hotel Real Estate Sector in Africa Set for Strong Growth

Marriott International Opens First Marriott Executive Apartments Property In Africa

Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts inks landmark deal for its first property in dynamic Nigeria.

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Accelerates Growth In Africa And Indian Ocean With Seven New Deals

Carlson Rezidor further expands its strong presence in Africa

Hilton Worldwide Announces Agreement for Hilton Awassa Resort & Spa, Ethiopia

Outlook bright for African hotels as steady growth gets underway

Travel to Lagos Bounces Back

Africa’s Highest Hotel Price Point is Addis

International Hoteliers Bet on Lagos

Doing business in Africa - The challenges and opportunities

Rwanda to host Africa Hotel Investment Forum in 2016

Hilton Heads Hotel Development Boom in Africa

Hotel Development in Africa Accelerates to 50,000 Rooms

Hotel Industry Leaders Highlight Ten Priorities for Growth in Africa

Government and Industry Leaders Express High Expectations of Hotel Investment Forum

Brian Nourollahi appointed GM to manage the first Marriott branded Hotel in Sub Saharan Africa

AHIF returns to Addis for 2015

New Signings and Modular Room See Hilton Worldwide Set the Pace in Africa

Best Western International Inc., announces BEST WESTERN PLUS Abyssinia and BEST WESTERN Noah Hotels